This HDR scholarship is supported by an ARC DECRA project. The purpose is to support the PhD candidate to conduct basic research on “Electrocatalytic water and CO2 electrolysis for production of hydrogen and value-added chemicals”. The key concept of this project lies in the design of novel catalyst materials for facilitating the conversion of water and CO2 into value-added products. Such conversion is anticipated to generate green hydrogen and to reduce carbon emissions. The candidate is expected to show interest and enthusiasm in scientific research in catalysis, energy, and engineering and to develop knowledge in water and CO2 conversion technologies.

• Future Students

• Faculty of Science & Engineering
  • Western Australian School of Mines (WASM)

• Higher Degree by Research

• Australian Citizen
• Australian Permanent Resident
• New Zealand Citizen
• Permanent Humanitarian Visa
• International Student

• Merit Based

The successful candidate will receive a stipend of $35,000.00 per annum (tax free), indexed annually.

The duration of the award shall be for three years with a possible extension of up to six months (maximum), assessed on a case by case basis.

In addition, this scholarship will include a tuition fee waiver for a successful international candidate.

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Any HDR student wishing to study in chemical engineering

The successful candidate must meet the minimum academic entry requirement for admission into the Doctor of Philosophy program https://research.curtin.edu.au/postgraduate/ including the English proficiency levels set by Curtin University.

Candidates should have Masters and bachelor (First Class Honours) degree in Engineering (e.g., Chemical, Materials, Environmental, Resources) or Chemistry (e.g., Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Electrochemistry) or equivalent degree, and meet the language requirement (IELTS, Overall 6.5, Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening 6.0 or TOEFL, Overall 79, Reading, 13, Listening 13, Speaking 18, Writing 21, or PTE equivalent).

Students with previous research experience and publications in the fields of materials science, materials engineering, catalysis, electrocatalysis, chemical engineering, electrochemistry, inorganic chemistry, environmental science, etc., are encouraged to apply.

Future student, please contact us via the EOI form.

Recipients must complete their milestone 1 within 6 month of enrolment and remain enrolled on a full time basis for the duration of the scholarship.

For further information please contact: Research Associate Dr Xiaomin Xu, xiaomin.xu@curtin.edu.au

This scholarship is funded by an ARC DECRA in conjunction with support from Curtin ROC.